I got something VERY special yesterday. It came in the mail, and Cliff brought it out to the raised beds where Cynda and I were working. When I opened it I almost burst into tears. There was my Clifton D (the love of my life) holding the amazing Petty Boy, one of our Certified Therapy Dogs, in the most beautiful painting. The detail is so amazing that it looks like a photo. I don't think I've every received a birthday gift quite like this one. It is a family treasure to me, and will be to our children some day.

Thank you for the birthday wishes. And Kevin, how could I not be happy, with all that God has given me. So many friends, family and wonderful memories. And I just keep receiving blessings. Never ending.

Dear Auntie Lynn, one hopes you have a most wonderful Birthday!
Just some pictures from my garden for you, and by thMy belovedc e way the semps. are OK.
My most kindest regards to a wonderful lady, from all of us in England.
Neil.

The wonders of my purple passion flower, and then the amazing bark of a snakebark maple from China. It is of course Pere Davids maple or Acer Davidii, and is stunningly beautiful.
My beloved tree ferns and a gorgeous Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'
There is Acer palmatum 'Senkaki' or the coral bark maple in the background. Plus a few more.